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15 Walking Tours in Australia, From Cheapest Up

76 tours  ·  from $17

Good walking tours sell out well ahead and the pick of them go first. Here are 15 to lock in early, what each includes, and where they part company.

Sydney Opera House Official Guided Walking Tour - What happens during the one-hour route
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Sydney Opera House Official Guided Walking Tour

1.Sydney Opera House Official Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,770 reviews · from $34Our pick

Spend one hour inside the Sydney Opera House with a guide such as Sheila, Michael, or Peter, a retired architect who worked on Opera House projects. See two performance spaces, elegant foyers, shell tiles, white birch chairs, and restricted areas. Expect about 300 stairs, a strict start time, and optional dining.

“A must! We only wish we booked a night comedy or concert. Quite the experience walking through and learning the history of the Opera House.”

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From Sydney: Blue Mountains Tour with Waterfall Walk & Lunch - The drive west from Sydney
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From Sydney: Blue Mountains Tour with Waterfall Walk & Lunch

2.Blue Mountains Tour with Waterfall Walk & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,400 reviews · 10h 30m · from $85

Join Coast Warriors Travel Australia for a full-day Blue Mountains trip from Sydney. Guides such as Zac, Kieran, Ben, Abby, and Chris lead a 90-minute waterfall walk at Wentworth Falls, visit the Three Sisters, stop at scenic lookouts, and provide a fresh continental roll lunch. Expect stairs, weather changes, and a social group of about 22 to 27 people.

“Was brilliant . Loved the commentary .. learnt so much about history and reasons for things it longest tunnel . First settlers .. very positive guide .. perfectly orchestrated and organised. Would highly recommend and do other trips similar. Best way to go.”

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Sydney The Rocks Guided Walking Tour - Walking Through Sydney’s Earliest Settlement
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Sydney The Rocks Guided Walking Tour

3.Sydney The Rocks Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,546 reviews · from $32Top rated

Walk The Rocks with a trained local guide such as Judith, Paul, Vickie, or Michael. Expect convict-era stories, shady lanes, cobbled courtyards, Cadman’s Cottage, the Garrison Church, and views of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge. The 2-kilometre route suits most moderately fit visitors, but includes stairs and uneven stone surfaces.

“The guide was very informative about The Rocks area in Sydney and it's history. The tour was excellent”

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Ultimate Melbourne Walking Tour: History, Laneways & Culture - Laneways, street art, and the city’s creative side
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Ultimate Melbourne Walking Tour: History, Laneways & Culture

4.Ultimate Melbourne Walking Tour: History, Laneways & Culture

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,451 reviews · from $92

Walk Melbourne with a local English-speaking guide in a group of no more than 12. See Federation Square, Hosier Lane or nearby street art, arcades, Chinatown, the Yarra, Old Melbourne Gaol, and more. You also receive a Melbourne coffee, a final drink, a map, and practical tips for the rest of your stay.

“It was an amazing tour and the tour guide was great at teaching and very funny. It wasn’t any ordinary tour because of how many fun things we got to do along the way and how it wasn’t all about the history while still getting to learn so many awesome things. I would totally recommend this tour to anyone looking for a great time in Melbourne, Australia!”

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Sydney: The Rocks 90-Minute History Walking Tour - Reading The Rocks through its earliest streets
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Sydney: The Rocks 90-Minute History Walking Tour

5.The Rocks 90-Minute History Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,092 reviews · 1h 30m · from $32

Explore The Rocks with an English-speaking guide such as Judith, Anne, Paul, or Vickie. In 90 minutes, you’ll follow cobbled lanes, courtyards, old pubs, and harbour viewpoints while learning how Sydney began as a British convict settlement. Small groups, amplified commentary, and a mostly easy route make this a useful first look at Sydney.

“Very informative presentation about the history of the country in general and The Rocks in particular with many specific sites/buildings etc to illustrate and re-enforce the discussion”

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Great Ocean Road Tour Plus Koalas, Forest Walk and Morning Tea - Cape Patton and Apollo Bay
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Great Ocean Road Tour Plus Koalas, Forest Walk and Morning Tea

6.Great Ocean Road Tour Plus Koalas, Forest Walk and Morning Tea

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,068 reviews

Spend about 13 hours touring the Great Ocean Road from Melbourne with a guide such as Warren, Theo, Mat, or Fio. Expect coastal lookouts, wild koala and parrot spotting at Kennett River, a forest walk at Mait’s Rest, Gibson Steps, the 12 Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge, and free time for lunch in Apollo Bay. Lunch and dinner cost extra.

“Trip duration depends on other participants respecting bus off/on times. Our trip did not allow for a dinner stop in Colac as mentioned. The music selection returning to Melbourne was turned over to a passenger which I found unacceptable. Read more”

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Blue Mountains Small Group Tour with Waterfall Walk & Fresh Lunch - Wentworth Falls brings the real exercise
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Blue Mountains Small Group Tour with Waterfall Walk & Fresh Lunch

7.Blue Mountains Small Group Tour with Waterfall Walk & Fresh Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 628 reviews · from $86

Spend 10 active hours exploring the Blue Mountains with a small group of up to 25 people. Guides such as Kieran, Ben, and Zach lead scenic stops, a 90-minute Wentworth Falls walk, Echo Point, and the Three Sisters. Transport, park fees, lunch, Tim Tams, and Vegemite are included.

“It was much more beautiful than I thought. The guides took us to amazing places and spots, that I wouldn't find myself”

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Maria Island Cruise and Guided Walk Day Tour with Lunch and Drinks - From Brooke Street Pier to the open water
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Maria Island Cruise and Guided Walk Day Tour with Lunch and Drinks

8.Maria Island Cruise and Guided Walk Day Tour with Lunch and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 617 reviews · from $211

Cruise Maria Island with guides such as Michael, Ruby, Milly, or Tamsyn, watching for seals, dolphins, albatross, and whales. After lunch aboard, spend two hours walking through Darlington’s UNESCO-listed convict settlement, with wombats and wallabies often close by. Shuttle transfer from Hobart is optional.

“An amazing experience seeing the coast of Maria Island and spending time walking around the old convict and other parts of the settlement.”

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Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) and Museum Walking Tour - Starting at Gate A in Moore Park
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Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) and Museum Walking Tour

9.Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) and Museum Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 616 reviews · 1h 30m · from $23Best value

Walk behind the scenes at Sydney Cricket Ground for 90 minutes with guides such as Stuart, Peter, Warwick, or Rod. See the pitch, dressing rooms, media centre, Members Reserve, Walk of Honour, and SCG Museum. The tour suits sports fans and curious Sydney visitors, though access to some rooms can vary on event days.

“A fabulous tour - we learnt so much about the SCG and cricket. Our guide, Peter, was so informative, friendly and made sure everyone could hear and see everything. My grandson had already done the Tour once before and was keen to re-visit. The tour went smoothly from receiving the tickets by email and being informed about where and when to meet.”

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Behind The Scenes: Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) Guided Walking Tour - The Members Pavilion is the emotional high point
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Behind The Scenes: Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) Guided Walking Tour

10.Behind The Scenes: Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 581 reviews · from $25

Spend about 90 minutes behind the scenes at Sydney Cricket Ground. Your guide leads you into historic dressing rooms, through the players’ tunnel, around the old Members Pavilion, and toward cricket memorabilia and sporting trophies. Guides such as Stuart, Vanessa, Peter, and Rod are known for lively stories, but access can change on event days.

“Comprehensive presentation of the history and significance of the ground and the events and participants throughout. Highly recommend for any fan of sport but particularly for cricket enthusiasts. Vanessa was a first class professional from start to finish.”

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Great Ocean Road 12 Apostles & Rainforest Walk with Morning Tea - Memorial Arch and the road built by returned soldiers
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Great Ocean Road 12 Apostles & Rainforest Walk with Morning Tea

11.Great Ocean Road 12 Apostles & Rainforest Walk with Morning Tea

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 549 reviews · from $93

Leave central Melbourne at 7:35am for a 13-hour Great Ocean Road trip with live commentary, wildlife stops, morning tea, Apollo Bay, Loch Ard Gorge, the 12 Apostles, and a rainforest walk. Guides such as Lauren, Joe, Joel, Tom, and Cory are known for lively local stories. Lunch is at your own cost.

“Excellent trip. The chauffeur made the trip amazing and excellent. Bus was very comfortable. Enough time to visit the places. Comfortable stops.”

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Melbourne Foodie Discovery Walking Tour - Starting at Bourke Street Mall
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Melbourne Foodie Discovery Walking Tour

12.Melbourne Foodie Discovery Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 530 reviews · from $92

Spend about three hours walking Melbourne’s laneways and arcades with a local guide such as Andrew, Dave, Chev, or Rob. Expect coffee or tea, two savoury tastings, three sweet treats, city stories, and a final drink at Whitehart Bar. The group is capped at 10 people.

“Well organised and very informative tour. All the food venues were amazing and the food and drinks just right”

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Ultimate Sydney Walking Tour (Small-Group, Drink Included) - The Mint and the old Rum Hospital
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Ultimate Sydney Walking Tour (Small-Group, Drink Included)

13.Ultimate Sydney Walking Tour (Small-Group, Drink Included)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 514 reviews · from $57

Walk about 4 km from Customs House through Sydney’s historic center, Hyde Park, Martin Place, the Royal Botanic Garden, and The Rocks. Guides such as Jake, Matt, Steve, Michael, Daniel, and Justin share stories about First Nations culture, convicts, migration, and modern Sydney. Finish with a small craft beer, soft drink, or juice and an Aussie snack at The Squire’s Landing.

“Mike was a fantastic tour guide—very knowledgeable, engaging, and attentive throughout. He explained Australia’s history and modern life clearly and made the tour well structured and enjoyable. His passion really showed, and his recommendations were incredibly helpful. A great start to my time in Sydney and Australia!”

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Discover Perth Walking Tour: History, Art, Local Insights + More! - Starting at Perth Digital Tower
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Discover Perth Walking Tour: History, Art, Local Insights + More!

14.Discover Perth Walking Tour: History, Art, Local Insights + More!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 458 reviews · from $51

Walk 3km through central Perth with guides such as Alex, Adie, Phoebe, Lucy, and Chloe, stopping for stories about art, architecture, history, and city life. The leisurely 3-hour route includes time for coffee, toilets, photos, and questions, then ends near Barrack Square with practical ideas for the rest of your stay.

“Alex was the most amazing tour guide. We were a small group of 3 tourists and as an Australian local myself but first time in Perth it was a wonderful experience. I learned things some of my local friends didn't know. Alex was engaging, funny and informative. Everything you'd want from a tour guide! P.s Sorry my review is two months late Alex! All went well with my overseas move :)”

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The Rocks Pub Walking Tour - Four pubs, four chances to see Sydney differently
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The Rocks Pub Walking Tour

15.The Rocks Pub Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 447 reviews · from $82

Spend 2.5 hours walking The Rocks with a guide such as Dave, Doug, Craig, or Pinno. Visit four historic pubs, enjoy a 285ml beer, wine, cider, or soft drink at each, and hear stories about convicts, larrikin gangs, the 6 o’clock Swill, plague, ghosts, and the fight to preserve this old Sydney quarter.

“What a great night to learn about the history and have a few beers! We had a lot of fun throughout this tour.”

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